Misty Jones

WTEN: Women’s Health – Arthritis Awareness Month

May 20, 2021

Arthritis can be painful, but there are ways to manage it. Misty Jones, a physical therapist and supervisor of Rehabilitation Services at Samaritan Hospital - Albany Memorial Campus, appeared on WTEN/News10 to discuss non-surgical ways to help ease arthritis pain. [...]

LiveSmart: Working From Home? Take Care to Maintain Good Posture

July 8, 2020

An increased number of Americans are working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic and their makeshift offices – at dining room tables, on the couch, even perched on the bed – is leading to an epidemic of complaints about headaches and neck/back pain. [...]

LiveSmart: Physical Therapy – The First Step in Decreasing Your Fall Risk

October 16, 2019

Falls are more common and cause more injury than many realize. The key to fall prevention is identifying why individuals, especially seniors, are prone to falling and then managing the individual’s underlying risk factors. [...]

LiveSmart: Watch Your Step! Learn How to Reduce Your Fall Risk

August 30, 2018

Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults. The key to fall prevention is identifying why individuals are prone to falling and then managing the underlying risk factors. [...]

LiveSmart: Step Up and Decrease Your Risk of Falling

March 1, 2018

Falls are more common and cause more injury than many realize. Each year, more than two million people are treated in emergency departments nationwide for non-fatal falls. [...]